Showing posts with label Vermont. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vermont. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

News from Vermont: "Democrats: Ex-governor's fundraising violated law"

"Just two days after Gov. Peter Shumlin's campaign was hit with charges of soliciting contributions from lobbyists during the legislative session, the Vermont Democratic Party has filed a similar complaint against the former Republican governor's alleged campaign finance violations."

The Battleboro Reformer has more. 

Monday, April 11, 2011

"Vermont campaign finance law hits snag in Senate"

"The snag this time isn’t in the governor’s office, but in the Senate itself.
The Government Operations Committee was poised to vote a bill out setting new limits for contributions to candidates, but Sen. Peter Galbraith, D-Windham, wanted to add a provision that would ban corporations from contributing to candidates."

The Burlington Free Press has more

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Vermont to decrease large donations and increase disclosure?

"The legislation, Senate Bill No. 20, comprehensively revises Vermont's campaign finance laws. The measure states large campaign contributions reduce public confidence in the electoral process and increase the risk and appearance candidates will not act in the best interests of all Vermonters."

Chris Garolofolo, writing for the Brattleboro Reformer has more here